Experiments in Genetics (GENE20003)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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The subject provides coverage of the techniques and experimental designs used in genetic, cytogenetic and molecular genetic analysis of microorganisms and higher organisms by the performance of laboratory experiments and problem analysis. Lectures emphasise the principles involved in these experiments and the wider applications of these principles and techniques.

Intended learning outcomes

Students completing this subject should have: competence in undertaking the experimental methods used in genetics; an understanding of the application of genetic principles to experimental strategies; the ability to analyse data generated from their own experiments; experience in writing scientific reports; experience in using computers for genetic exercises.

Generic skills

Completion of this subject is expected to enhance the generic skills of a student in: the understanding of the relationship between theory and experimental data; the use of appropriate laboratory equipment for experiments; the assessment of data and its significance including statistical analysis; report writing; planning of work schedules to accomplish laboratory tasks and to meet deadlines; collaborative work to accomplish common goals; an understanding of laboratory safety; the application of computers for data analysis and retrieval of relevant information.

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BIOL10005 Genetics & The Evolution of Life
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Plus one of the following two subjects (either can be taken concurrently):

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GENE20001 Principles of Genetics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GENE20002 Genes and Genomes
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Bachelor of Biomedicine students:

All three of the following (GENE20001 can be taken concurrently)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BIOL10002 Biomolecules and Cells
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BIOL10003 Genes and Environment
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GENE20001 Principles of Genetics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Assessment

Additional details

 

A written class test held mid-semester (10%); a combination of online assessment of experiments and written reports during the semester (40%); a 2-hour written examination in the examination period (50%)

 

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorStephen Hardy
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours1 x one hour lecture per week, 1 x three hour practical per week, 1 x one hour computer assisted learning per week (on average).
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017
    Census date31 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    Semester 2 contact information

    stephenh@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours

Additional delivery details

This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities.

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    A J Griffiths et al, Introduction to Genetic Analysis, 10th Ed. W H Freeman and Co.

  • Subject notes

    This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.

    This subject is available for credit in the Bachelor of Biomedicine course.

    Previously known as 652-216 Molecular & General Genetics Practical (prior to 2009).

    Special requirements: laboratory coat.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    MajorGenetics
    MajorGenetics
    Informal specialisationScience-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG.
    Informal specialisationSelective subjects for B-BMED
  • Breadth options

    This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:

  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 20 March 2025